Controlling the Temperature.........................................................................................................................................32
Controlling the Humidity Level....................................................................................................................................33
Protect Your System from ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)...................................................................... 33
Rack Speciī£cations and Recommendations..............................................................................................................33
Mechanical Recommendations for the Rack...................................................................................................33
Ground the Rack.....................................................................................................................................................................34
Providing Adequate Space for the Rack..............................................................................................................34
Secure the Rack.......................................................................................................................................................................34
Evaluate and Meet Cable Requirements.......................................................................................................................35
Label Cables and Keep Accurate Records...........................................................................................................35
Install Cable.................................................................................................................................................................................36
Use RJ45 Connector Jackets.......................................................................................................................................... 41
Prevent Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)..................................................................................................... 41
Meet Power Requirements......................................................................................................................................................42
Power Supply Requirements........................................................................................................................................42
Requirements for Power Cords...................................................................................................................................42
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Requirements.................................................................................43
Follow Applicable Industry Standards............................................................................................................................ 44
Installing a Switch...................................................................................................................... 45
Safety Considerations for Installing Switches............................................................................................................46
What You Will Need for the Installation.........................................................................................................................46
Attach the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet..........................................................................................................................47
Installing Optional Components......................................................................................................................................... 49
Pluggable Transceiver Modules..................................................................................................................................50
Optical Cables...........................................................................................................................................................................50
Installing Internal AC Power Supplies..............................................................................................................................50
Selecting Power Cords for AC Power Supplies............................................................................................... 50
Install a 350 W, 715 W, 1100 W, or 2000 W Internal AC Power Supply........................................... 50
Turn on the Switch...........................................................................................................................................................................52
Connect Network Interface Cables.....................................................................................................................................52
Activating and Verifying the Switch....................................................................................54
Connect the Switch to a Management Console..................................................................................................... 54
Conī£gure the Switch for Use..................................................................................................................................................54
Installing Expansion Modules.................................................................................................56
Install a Versatile Interface Module in a 5520 Series Switch............................................................................56
Install an SSD Module................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Remove Switches from Service............................................................................................. 59
Remove the Switch from the Rack.....................................................................................................................................59
Removing and Replacing Components..............................................................................62
Replace a 350 W or 715 W AC Power Supply.............................................................................................................. 62
Replace an 1100 W AC Power Supply...............................................................................................................................64
Replace a 2000 W AC Power Supply................................................................................................................................ 66
Replace Fan Modules....................................................................................................................................................................68
Replace a VIM or SSD in a VSP 4900 Series Switch........................................................70
Monitoring the Switch...............................................................................................................72
VSP 4900 Switch LEDs.................................................................................................................................................................72
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